Beaune and the French Countryside

This Series Beaune and the French Countryside

Cherry Trees, Dijon

Arriving in Dijon

True to its name, the town of Beaune and its countryside are certainly beautiful, but that was evident on the train ride from Paris long before we even reached Dijon, where we stopped and rented a car. In Dijon we stolled about the scenic town and got a sandwich before driving out into the countryside to eat. We found a spot off the road in a fruit orchard near some vineyards and ate lunch. Later we drove south through the heart of Burgundy via Nuits St. Georges and Ladoix Serrigny to get to Beaune. All along the way were stunning vistas seemingly unchanged for centuries.

Notre Dame, Beaune

Around Beaune

Beaune is a quaint, charming jewel-of-a-town in the midst of a vast medieval countryside. Delicious restaurants, cool old church, good shopping, pleasant accommodations and lots of sincere town character. The area had such an impact on us that we have since contemplated moving to the Burgundy countryside.

Ducks in Mercure

Mercure

One day we drove south and spent the afternoon next to a lake with some snacks and wine from a local family winery. It was pretty idyllic. Lots of luxurious grass, perfect temperature, and French ducks waddling around the lake. We relaxed near some trees that fed from a pleasant brook. The afternoon sun filtered through everything and gave it a warm, friendly murmur, and certainly the local wine helped lull us into bliss.